3/4 CUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, scallions, and chilies, if using, and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken pieces and lightly brown, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the rice wine, soy sauce and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a thick, slightly syrupy consistency, about 15 minutes. If the sauce is not thick enough, continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced to your desired consistency.
• Stir in the basil and remove from heat. Serve immediately with the rice.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 2 (8x8) baking pans with baking spray and dust with a thin layer of flour. 
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the softened butter at medium speed, gradually adding sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Mix eggs, one at a time, into the butter mixture. 
• In separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, about one cup at a time, adding in milk after each cup; mix until just combined. Mix in vanilla extract. 
• Divide the batter evenly between 2 (8x8-inch) square baking pans and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool 20 minutes before serving.